Gretsch Jim Dandy: 2 Year Review

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Basswood body with X-bracing
12th fret, 24”-scale nato neck
Walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
Walnut top-load bridge with compensated saddle
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@JackFossett 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Make sure to follow me on Spotify ~ open.spotify.com/artist/6RLQFre2Qp5T454mFR5Ol4

@samuelclarksanandres7157 2 года назад

Hey Jack what strings will you recomment for Jim dandy

@BillLumbergh4you Год назад

Where'd you get the sweater

@johnwashburn3793 2 месяца назад

Maybe it's time to "go back, Jack, and do it again"

@mishakildager Год назад

I have a Jim Dandy. I got one when they first came out a few years back I was doing some shows out of state and needed a good guitar to travel with. Since then, it became my main touring guitar. I added a Lace pickup as well as an X brace for tonewood amp capabilities. After keeping a capo at the top for so long, the J is basically gone, so now it just says “I’m Dandy”

@JasonGinsbergRKC2 Год назад

I’ve been thinking about getting a Gin Rickey (basically the Jim Dandy with a pickup) specifically to put the tonewood on; how do you like it on yours?

@lovelylozette Год назад

haha. that last part is hilarious... and wholesome

@brett-westgrove-country-music 10 месяцев назад

😂😂😂 that’s awesome

@Bingo2501 17 дней назад

😄👍

@sluque 3 года назад

I got that guitar about 4 years ago, as a traveling guitar. I traded dozens of guitars all these years, but not the J.Dandy. this one is the only one that I will keep forever. It's a perfect sofa guitar, excellent for patio players like me. And it sounds just like the old blues records. When I meet serious players with 2k or 3k guitars, they "always" end playing the J.Dandy. there's something on that guitar. I am glad that you made this review.

@saskiarudat7313 3 года назад

I also just got it for the road :) looking foreward.

@piedpeter1 2 года назад

Put the Deltolux pickup in and you'll be blown away.

@Oooo-bi7bi 2 года назад

Couldn’t agree more.

@Luis-df2kt 7 месяцев назад

Okay , I'm sold! :D

@grizzledizzle18 8 месяцев назад

I was having trouble learning on a normal size Dread so I bought one of these and it has taken my learning to the next level. Much easier to handle than a big bulky Dread. Get one!

@MrCalifornia0 6 месяцев назад

Whenever I am thinking about buying a new guitar you have a video for it! Awesome video. Thank you.

@Oooo-bi7bi 2 года назад

Had mine for 5 years and love it more every day. I play finger style and slide blues. It’s a nice size and stays in tune. Couldn’t recommend it any more. I have not changed anything other than the strings. Mine was being used as the display model in the shop.

@fecklessmovies 3 года назад

Just picked up one of these and it has exceeded expectations. If you like 1940s blues you will love this guitar. It’s amazing how much bass tone comes out of such a small guitar. Plus overall sound, balance of tone and playability are lovely. A different sound to my other instruments. And it has a unique look too. Really good value for the price.

@Oooo-bi7bi 2 года назад

Couldn’t agree any more.

@jcgarcia1931 Год назад

Had mine about 2 yrs now. The small parlor size and sound is uniquely suited to playing on the couch, at a campfire, or cruising down the street. Just don't expect it to sound like what it isn't. Stays in tune and has held up after daily use. It's a keeper that I don't worry about losing or damaging. That's it's number 1 benefit.

@Gene_Cali 3 года назад

This guitar is a time machine that takes me back to days of simple songs that could make people smile, dance, or sob in their beverage. :-) I love my Jim dandy for many reasons. It has my initial on the pick guard too. Thanks for a well produced articulate demo, and assessment of a great inexpensive instrument.

@GPLP335 3 года назад

Great review Jack. I've owned one for a couple of years and your assessment is spot on. Mine also has low action, and has held up very well with no issues. It didn't even need a setup, as it played great out of the box. It sits on a stand in my living room so that I can just pick it up whenever the mood strikes.

@bobgreen623 2 года назад

Same here Greg. Mine was great straight out of the box once I'd put on my choice of strings, action just right for me, love the sound, and sits on a stand so it's always close at hand if I want to pick it up and play, which I do frequently.

@Oooo-bi7bi 2 года назад

@@bobgreen623 mine was the display model in the shop. I have only used slide on normal action. Had over 6 years and play the most out of all my instruments. Toy with idea of getting a baby Taylor or mini Martin. Want to keep the size but would like the rounded sound. I only fingerpick and slide. Never tried hard enough to get a good sound strumming out of it.

@dcjway 3 года назад

Reminds me of my Dad’s Silvertone he got from Sears when I was a kid in the 60’s. It had a super high action, must of been 1/2 inch at the 12th fret.

@sidwhitten7126 Год назад

I'm getting one. Cannot wait.

@DG-mv6zw 2 года назад

Great, honest and balanced review, Jack. Hope to purchase one very soon on the strength of your review. Thanks mate. 👍

@sssidney 3 года назад

I finally pulled the trigger and got one of these.The frets were a little bit high in places but after sorting that out plus a setup and strings I can’t put it down.It’s such a fun guitar.It definitely gets a thumbs up from me

@martinbullivantart Год назад

I have the Gin Rickey, basically a Jim Dandy (absolutely identical) but with a factory fitted Deltoluxe pickup. I also have Martin, Dobro, and Guild acoustics, and this little gem is one I reach for the most. Such a fun guitar.

@dabsafe 3 года назад

Jack proving once again that a great player can make a cheap instrument sound amazing 👍🇨🇦🎸

@kennybluet5527 3 года назад

Can't argue with that , but to be fair to the Jim Dandy ( I have one) they do produce nice tone.

@paultownsend6043 3 года назад

@@8chk92 classy coment, your mummy must be proud of you.

@itsallaroundyou7085 3 года назад

I agree but the jim dandy is a way of life. I own 4 guitars. 2 of them are much higher price range, and. I find myself playing my dandy more then anything.

@johnbutera5805 3 года назад

It may be cheap in price, but it's truly a Dandy!! GREAT guitar!!

@user-so2us2yr7u Год назад

Just got one for 90 bucks, first acoustic I’ve owned in like 5 years and super happy with it

@charliev337 11 месяцев назад

I love mine! I changed the saddle and nut and replaced with bone. Also put some finer gear tuners on it and it sounds so much better!

@kstaggs87 3 года назад

This is one guitar that I don’t ever see myself getting rid of. It’s just too damn unique, and it sounds amazing. Especially since I put a Deltoluxe on it.

@matthewfield8385 3 года назад

Would you consider this a good beginner guitar? I’m 40, looking to finally learn

@kstaggs87 3 года назад

@@matthewfield8385 most definitely. It’s small, light, and the action isn’t too bad at all. This would be a great beginner guitar and once you learn how to play it’ll be an even better porch picker. You’ll love it.

@IhaveaDoghouse Год назад

@@matthewfield8385 Did you end up getting a guitar?

@soofitnsexy Год назад

deltowhat???

@bobsblackwell3594 2 года назад

I can’t even play guitar and I heard someone on it this afternoon and instantly fell in love with the 1940’s blues on the porch vibes. Hence me here watching reviews as I was certain it should have been a far higher price. Never heard anything like it - straight off a vintage record sound. 🥰

@gtrplr42 3 года назад

I own a Jim Dandy and will never sell it. It's a great little fingerpickin couch guitar! Not a guitar I enjoy strumming very much, but it's fantastic for that old delta blues sound or for fingerpickin stuff like Merle Travis, Doc Watson, Jerry Reed...etc. It's got this great low-fi sound that just works!

@JackFossett 3 года назад

Yeah I think for strumming its really limited to an old ragtime/jazz feel. But its great to pluck away at

@kstaggs87 3 года назад

Put a slide on it. You’ll thank me later lol.

@gtrplr42 3 года назад

@@kstaggs87 oh that's been done many times!! Great little slide guitar.

@justinsane4828 3 года назад

Thank you for the info and the opinions. Because of you, mine will be here Friday! Cheers!

@Zoyb3rg Год назад

Thanks for nice, honest and strait forward opinion on this guitar. It's refreshing to find a video that simple, and I mean that as a great compliment.

@Talon18136 Год назад

I’ll be getting this one soon I liked the price point as a beginner and the reviews I have seen convinced me this would be a good starter

@fakeaccount9695 3 года назад

I have one coming to my local music store,ordered it a couple weeks ago I can’t wait to get it in my hands Great video confirms my purchase thanks 👍🏻

@DeepFriedHallelujah 3 года назад

I bought one of these in 2013. For the price, it’s excellent and has the vibe. I prefer the tone on this with old dead strings, tones down the high end and accentuates the thump of the small body. It’s very much like a vintage Stella or similar. It’s also my camping guitar, something cheap that I’m not too worried about with the temperature variation.

@MicahSeymour 3 года назад

Hey that's a good idea! I just need to wear the strings out so my Gin Rickey doesn't sound like a cat screeching twang box.

@fecklessmovies 3 года назад

I just bought one second hand which has old strings and sounds amazing. I’m scared to change the strings in case I lose the magic tone 😅

@DeepFriedHallelujah 3 года назад

@@fecklessmovies after 9 years with mine I have yet to change the strings. It’s a bit extreme and doesn’t sound great that way lol. Think I’ll use my old strings from my L-00 since these are shorter scale. That way I won’t have a parlor guitar that sounds like a cardboard dreadnought 😂

@chrislowmusic 2 года назад

I agree with this - had mine about 7 years now…change the strings maybe once a year and even then I use something pretty mellow.

@joechurch7 3 года назад

Just scored one in perfect shape at my local Goodwill for 50 bucks. I initially thought of selling it because it was in such good shape and I could have decent turnover……. Until I played it. I’ll never get rid of it

@JackFossett 3 года назад

Nice! Yeah thats like a failsafe built into them - you can hardly get any cash for them used, so they're just totally worth keeping

@discgolfprofessor Год назад

Excellent Review. Very detailed, Concise, and yet, to the point. Ty.

@andrewbeattieRAB 3 года назад

EXCELLENT VIDEO Thank you for the demo of county blues! Most people don’t demo that.

@robbybjones7406 Год назад

Extremely great review , I have a guy that wants $150 for his . It's totally in amazing shape . You have convinced me ! I wanted a little bedside guitar 🎸 . Thanks for a convincing review!

@USNAVDC 2 года назад

Yes! I have an aqua Gretsch Jim Dandy (I also have a Gretsch Country Gentleman...and a Gretsch Sho Bro)! It's a fun guitar. My Dad, who passed away forty years ago used to call these type of guitars "seed" guitars because back in the 1930s companies used to give you a guitar similar to this for selling packages of garden and flower seeds. The action and the intonation on the one that I have is right on the money right out of the box. Hard to believe on a guitar that is so inexpensive. Get yourself one! They're fun! Oh....and yes, the strings are a bit close together!

@jraoulmer9962 3 года назад

Looks & sounds great. I've been thinking of getting one because I love acoustic parlor guitars

@jb0579 2 года назад

I love that guitar. I play a Framus kinda similar only with nylon strings. One thing you get with 12 fretters (for better or for worse) is that the soundhole is moved closer to the bidness end of things. At 1:17 that Spanish vibrato you can really hear the strings interact with the fretwire. I love that.

@fly1327 5 месяцев назад

I got one maybe 3 years ago. Is there any solid wood? Doubt it. Does it sound great strummed with a pick? No. But put a set of soft strings on it (I prefer Martin Silk & Steel 11.5-47) and play fingerstyle. You'll be amazed, such a cheap guitar filling the room with what you're doing. Mine hangs right behind me in my office ready all the time, the way all guitars should live.

@HawaiianGuitaristWRITENDRA 2 года назад

The best guitar I've ever seen in this price. No compromise in sound quality and also it does not look cheap.

@JohnnyRock 3 года назад

sanded the saddle down, got a bridge doctor to keep the top flat, and a zero glide nut. Perfect mod platform and a great little acoustic that I plan to record with.

@chrisdsx5 Год назад

I got one for my wife because the blue one looks so good. It was a good price and reviews say it's pretty decent. I hope she loves it.

@neastguy 3 года назад

I got one and didn’t even need a setup. It’s a great guitar

@matthewridgeway9250 Год назад

I have had a Jim Dandy for over 4 years. Well, the bridge does start to develop a belly bulge on the top, so, I am installing a tailpiece for it. It is also getting a single coil pickup in the sound hole. YES, well worth the work to keep it safe for the long run and the pickup will just make it a little more versatile. Of course, it is cheap enough to do what you want with it. Make it your own. That then becomes your own signature guitar among the many. And I would gig with it if I could gig.

@maustin5493 Год назад

I got the Jim Dandy 2 years ago and I haul mine everywhere I go when I take a guitar with me. I love it and the sound it has. It has that old delta blues feel and sound it’s so much fun to just sit around and pluck and because of the cost I’m not so concerned if it gets banged around a little. No it doesn’t sound like a $3,000 Waterloo parlor or a Martin 000 but it has a place in my heart for just a fun to play guitar just about anywhere, mines been to the beach, camping, backyard hanging out with friends. 👍🏼 👍🏼 thanks for the review on this little blue machine.

@RickMannoia-o1b 7 месяцев назад

I ordered one tonight on Ebay. Can't wait to add it to my collection. I plan on using in as my open D slide guitar. Good luck to me. Thanks for the vid.

@uria702 2 года назад

This is just a really fun little guitar. The body size is great.

@NotaFEDjed 2 года назад

I love this guitar. It travels with me for work and never had any issues except having to replace the tuners but it’s well worth it. I would pay the $75 for a wider nut on mine. It’s tone is worth more than the weight of gold so hell yeah, make a good guitar better and drop some money in it to really own it!

@jonathanoakley88 Год назад

what tuners did you use? was looking at gotoh 35G450. not sure if the dementions are the same

@NotaFEDjed Год назад

@@jonathanoakley88 I think those were the tuners. It was during the height of the pandemic, when stores were still forced to be closed but I had connections. lol. Is's a smaller head, so the spacing isn't standard. I was able to meet my guitar guy at the guitar shop and they actually had one pack of tuners that would fit. I got lucky. I remember taking them home and realizing I would need to drill new holes and I brought it back because for some reason, me, guitars, and drills (or screws) just don't mix. I will screw it up every time. So, I had my tech drill the holes and he filled the old ones. I ended up giving the guitar to a friend of mine, but I also remember most of the holes were hardly visible and the new tuners were $25 or so. It didn't cost much.

@lordjs9726 3 года назад

Seems like a very nice little guitar. Actually considered this a few years ago, but I ended up buying another guitar instead. I like the old school sound though.

@SeaOrcRonnie 3 года назад

Guitar sounds and looks fantastic, impressed by Gretsch once again, what a value! 👍

@markshively1365 2 года назад

Thanks for both reviews of the G9500…I’m just entering retirement and want to learn guitar, and wanting a smaller bodied instrument. This one certainly caught my eye, and your reviews caught my ear.

@michaelpond6386 3 года назад

Have a Dandy, DeArmond sound hole pickup . It’s can get loud and a little barky. I’ve tried a little slide and the pick up really opens up an interesting sound range. I know some are putting on a resonator style tailpiece and that changes the sound too. I can play acoustic or amplified, love it.

@JackFossett 3 года назад

So with that do you string it with acoustic or electric strings?

@michaelpond6386 3 года назад

@@JackFossett it came with the standard phosphor bronze like a little Martin. When I put in the pickup I went with a set of NYXLs 12s . I’ve played some open tunings so the little heavier strings seem to do better. Favorite is DADFAD capo to form open E. I’ve tried the same strings I use on my resonator a steel body National, not a good match too heavy and not great with a pickup. Super slinky’s would probably be a good compromise.

@michaelpond6386 3 года назад

DeArmond tone boss

@greatvanzini 3 года назад

Yes with the Deltoluxe! Love it, but it is still pretty new for me.

@Goldesgold 3 года назад

That is just a beautiful thing to have at home, still don’t know why some people just don’t like it….

@graemeoddy2600 2 года назад

I fitted a Seymour Duncan Woody single coil soundhole pickup to my Jim Dandy; that was before Gretsch came out with the Deltalux. I had a problem with one of the plastic tuner buttons coming lose and had to replaced the tuners. Great review by the way.

@nnneptune3418 3 года назад

Just picked one up today! It was so fun and easy to play that I had to pick it up!

@Scrimjer 2 года назад

I have had mine since 2018 the only change I had to do was a lower the bridge and put a non compensated saddle, to keep it theme of a catalog guitar from the 50s

@salort2934 9 месяцев назад

I just got one for $80 in like new condition. I gave away one I had before with a telecaster neck p/u, that sounded big at church. I plan to do the same with this little new friend.

@homeboyjon4885 Год назад

These are so much fun. Sounds like an old, tinny, cheap guitar, but so much fun. I can’t explain it, but I sure like mine.

@JDKingStratslinger 3 года назад

Good review, Mr Fossett! Thoughtful per usual.

@JackFossett 3 года назад

Thank you kindly, glad you enjoyed it!

@mattday2656 2 года назад

I just got one of these last week and I love it, I busk and do small gigs and I used to play a jumbo for acoustic, but I love the smaller size just more comfortable like a lot of the electrics I usually go with.

@mattday2656 2 года назад

I am building my gear collection back up and am thinking about getting the gin Ricky later on, any amp suggestions for amps for the gin Ricky's I was thinking a little Vox or something.

@geertzwager1309 Год назад

Great vid and I am definitely going to buy one. I have a Martin D-21 that I love and that sounds like a hurricane, but I would love to have a cozy little guitar for on the couch getting better at fingerpicking. And also not be worried about humidity problems that affect the Martin; I put it in its case every night, and would love a guitar that I can just leave lying around all days. Thank you!

@sawmillguy9706 Год назад

After two years ownership the Jim Dandy bridge is pulling up on mine and the soundboard is warped at the bridge and beginning to crack. I have traveled with it pretty extensively and been somewhat hard on it, camped with it for two weeks on the beach in Padre Island. Always took care of it best I could however and put it away in its case when not in use. Had fun with it but its days are numbered, looking for a new travel guitar and just not gonna break the bank on a carbon fiber model.

@BrianPremo 3 года назад

A good set up can raise a low budget guitar up a tier or two. Once it’s comfortable to play on and the intonation is good a lot of the tone comes from the player and not the price tag.

@andymillsmusic 3 года назад

Looks good. Reminds me of my mums old Kay flattop acoustic from 1970s

@jonathanoakley88 Год назад

i put a graph tech nut and saddle on mine and better tuners and its a little gem. Love it.

@littlesigh 2 года назад

I have one, for about 4 years I guess. Love the size, so sold my old full size dreadnaught. Just waiting for some nickel strings to arrive. Need a new sound..

@Giggsy082 2 года назад

I’ve had my Jim Dandy about two years and I can’t quite put my finger on it but there is something about it that I know I will keep it forever. It’s just… that something…🤷🏼

@-Pol- 2 года назад

Why did you replace them and which tuner set did you get? I've been considering a similar 'upgrade' myself

@nmfl100 2 года назад

Amazing guitar, nice review. Thanks

@AvidEric 3 года назад

Just ordered one 3 days ago - still waiting for it to be shipped after the holidays.

@jackblack2321 3 года назад

Do u like it?

@dbell9571 2 года назад

Just picked one up in Fronteir Stain - Great guitar, I love it.

@Doowopsid Год назад

Great job and appreciate this video. What is your favorite electric guitar to play and which would you recommend that would be a reasonably priced one for an average skilled player? Thank you

@sandirobinson6966 Год назад

I have the Jim Dandy. It's very much like my old Harmony Stella, except that my Stella had 60 year old wood, and is set up a lot better. If you want that old time parlor feel, the Jim Dandy really captures it. Besides, the way it's built, the darned thing is practically bulletproof. Seriously consider using light strings - try them anyway. That's what I started my Stella out on because I knew with the age, she was more delicate, but both guitars really sparkle with them. Thinking this winter I will tune the Jim Dandy in open D and mess around with that for a while.

@David_Downs 6 месяцев назад

Its cool that Gretch added new versions to their line up, and made some changes. I just wish they would release a solid top version as well, i think that would be cool.

@1040ecapja 3 года назад

I agree completely with your take on cheap guitars owning it being better than pretending to be fancy. This guitar has it, kind of like the 2007 Gibson Melody Maker reissue that even came in a vintage toy-looking cardboard see-through box.

@JackFossett 3 года назад

Definitely, Melody Makers are a great example. Danelectros come to mind too

@enriquetejada40 Год назад

Excellent review many thanks!!! Do you think will be a good guitar as a begginer? Could you play other type of music not only blues? Thanks in advance

@mattwilliam4803 3 года назад

-as I read the reviews, I'm seeing a lot of "great quality for the price" and "really fun guitar - can't put it down !!" -from a personal perspective, I'd do set-up, lower the action, add bone nuts, remove pickguard, new strings - and the "0" Parlor-size is really nice for couch/travel !! -p.s. the guitar already has a small body - I think removing the pickguard may allow the top to resonate more, and give a better sound (-and look better)

@sabremh 2 года назад

I own one and converted it to a lefty. Don't play it much but love the sound. Will probably sell it so someone else can enjoy it . Have had it for several years...no issues and stays in tune.

@Rightsideup 2 года назад

How much ya asking? I have a student looking for one

@aptfive Год назад

I have this guitar...action came higher than I'd like....will get set-up...

@lawyerbt 3 года назад

I know from reading hundreds of guitar reviews that they are more likely to be positive than negative, and that's what I find when reading about this guitar, whether in this review and comments or elsewhere. I wanted to like parlor guitars because of their size, but for me the tone was a dealbreaker. I find the comparisons to an old Stella or a vintage Silvertone to be apt. Those guitars were among the cheapest of their day, and to me they sounded like it when I was a beginning guitarist back then. But if you are trying to buy a currently available guitar with a tone that is reminiscent of those, then this might be your guitar. If you are going to play delta blues, bluegrass or traditional country then the tone of this guitar may work for you. I played a Jim Dandy side by side a Recording King Dirty Thirties and the best description of the sound of both of these parlors is "boxy." I think it's largely due to the size of the guitar. There is an absence of brightness and resonance found in guitars a bit larger, such as orchestra size. I am not putting these guitars down so much as I am advising that you play one at your favorite music store, compare it to other guitars, and see if the tone is right for you. Otherwise, if you order one online without playing it you may come away disappointed.

@jimperfectjim 3 года назад

I agree with you100%. I have one (the vintage white one, which looks yellow). I'm just not a fan. Very boxy sound. Looks great and has amazing sustain and does pick nicely, but I'm more of a strummer and it just doesn't do it for me.

@-Pol- 2 года назад

I first tried to learn guitar aged 19 but its bulky size and boomy tone was a deal breaker. I just couldn't get the vintage bluesy tone I had in my head from listening to old recordings; eventually, out of frustration I quit. I read that those old time bluesmen used cheap parlor guitars but when I searched up and down Denmark street in the late 80's parlor guitars just weren't around anymore. I got shown up to a top floor showroom where they had a genuine 1936 relic (not relic'd!) but that was WELL beyond my budget! Today I'm grateful to have at last found a cheap ol blues guitar that delivers THAT sound and doesn't cost 5 figures!

@donarcher768 Год назад

Thank you. I am REALLY interested in this after hearing your comments about it's durability. How did playing praise and worship on the square go?

@setiasubakti4634 Год назад

Kind of guitar that I like, but I dont need kind of this guitar. I'll purchase not for the job, just grab it because I love this guitar

@benjaminfowler4513 3 года назад

I like that they come in some wild colors.

@jingler_bob Год назад

12:21 dudw I have one and I love mine I even made a whole jingle about on it and than more , I soon getting all their colour ways and I may mod two to get the hang of modification on guitar but I'm sure I'ma getting the Gin Ricky so soon

@alastair6356 Год назад

Hi I have a blood red oxen one I love the guitar one issue I had with it was the cheap machineheads go out of tune regularly so I changed them for a set of wilkinsons on the bar. The guitar is great now brilliant for bottleneck slide, song writing or going away for the weekend. It's a fun guitar to play I love the bass tones and treble highs . I think greatch are missing a trick by not selling this guitar with a quality set of machineheads.

@vandulfgren8747 2 года назад

Thank you👍🍻

@thomasd9237 Год назад

You are missing out on a simple Inexpensive upgrade. Go to MGB guitars & get a pre wired piezo pickup. Cost about $5. Put it under the bridge. If you're picky add a volume. You will need to drill holes in your guitar, but it's a cheap alternative ☺️

@ukestudio3002 3 месяца назад

Great advice .!

@RubbelisPro 2 года назад

I really get down on myself for not getting one of these when i had a chance, I remember one being listed at $199 at my local guitar shop like 5 years ago or something like that, I went with a Seagull instead. Worst decision ever. I'll have to pick one up in the future for sure.

@chip582002 2 года назад

How do you like that weird bridge? Also the basswood, is that a laminated product or is it solid wood?

@jamesbyronparker 2 года назад

Bought one of these in 2014 or so, my martins are usually in cases or the car since I gig 5 or 6 times a week, I've honestly used this thing pretty much exclusively when I'm at home since, it's kind of the perfect living room guitar, not too loud and it sounds good enough and plays incredibly well, more likely to learn a solo on this than even plug in an electric. I will say that after four years or so the tuners/nut/saddle were all completely wrecked, but I grabbed some cheap tuners and bone replacements and it's still kicking.

@nateuhrich1527 2 года назад

I’ve had the honeyburst one for years and I absolutely love it. The only downside is that my the plastic tuning pegs are starting to break and come off

@RogerThat902 3 года назад

I'm not sure how you recorded this, but it sounds fantastic to my ears. Like you can really hear the unique voice in the guitar. Sounds like a blues machine. Most demos the guitars all pretty much sound the same. Nice work.

@JackFossett 3 года назад

Thanks! Stereo mic’d with two Blue Microphones - an Encore 200 pointed at the sound hole and a Baby bottle picking up a bit more of the room

@nnneptune3418 3 года назад

Mics are set up perfectly. That's the exact sound that comes from mine. Cool guitar

@jasonmcmillan4373 3 года назад

I bought the Gin Rickey, love it.

@calebmoran5580 Год назад

Great Video, Jack!

@gahndi9193 Месяц назад

What is that green dot!!!😂😂😂 I bought one. I love it!!👍👍👊

@HappyHermitt 7 месяцев назад

I have the same color. How can anybosy choose otherwise? I didn't like it at first but its my daily go to.

@victorjanssen 2 года назад

Hi, great review! Could you please give your opinion on which guitars are most suitable for this guitar? Could you please give your opinion on which strings are most suitable for this guitar? You mention that you are using Elixir strings on the Jim Dandy, which strings? For the past years I have always restringed my acoustics with Elixir custom lights (11-52). Thanks in advance for your answer :-)

@jambutty2218 2 года назад

I’ve had mine for a few years now. I originally bought it as it is similar size to my Alligator resonator by Gretsch . But it is quieter so great for practicing in my flat. I play in open D and mainly slide/ finger picking . For me it’s a blues guitar.

@sustainablelife1st Год назад

Love mine. Id almost trade my 2500 taylor for ten of these. Really good for alternate tunings. And the intonation is fantastic.

@donarcher768 Год назад

What is your opinion about durability? Do you think this will hold up (structurally) over time? I saw one review indicating that it was fragile and would break easily. Thanks.

@vacadreamer 3 года назад

My ears tell me the sound of my "Ox Blood" is like a "chorus" tone(using PB's). A joy for Rag and Americana.

@kanker5256 3 года назад

you have an OXBLOOD? 😶 fuck offfff 😐😮☹

@Luis-df2kt 7 месяцев назад

What strings do you recommend for a beginner for easy play and what type of set up? Thank you!

@stevestahmer9029 2 года назад

Thoughts on this guitar as a starter acoustic for an 8 year old? Thanks for the review!

@jamesfaughlin974 Год назад

The honeymoon is over Jack...but still in love;)!..awesome guitar...I'm really interested to know your string height the 12th fret??

@smugsock 2 года назад

Thanks for the review. I'm shopping for a kicker acoustic, and then a classical down the road-so this is helping me shape my first decision. Also available in a sweet lookin' frontier stain from Sweetwater. And a few limited editions out there with Oxblood (hard to find) and Nocturne Blue (sorta hard to find.)

@smugsock 2 года назад

Oh, and thanks for showing that American 60s Tele in the background. That looks amazing, but Ill put that out a few years before considering that kind of purchase.

@Thebarbariantruckershow 3 года назад

left for a 2 week Orientation this week and left my guitar at home. ive been going through guitar withdrawls all week so today i went out to the music shop to buy a cheaper guitar to hold me over till i get home. had a budget of 400$ and out of all the guitars i got attached to the jim dandy and especially the price. I love this little guitar and its only been a day. got the redish one and only paid 165$